De Soto, Illinois
Village · Population 1,408 · #555 in Illinois
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About De Soto
Set in the southern part of Illinois, De Soto is a small town counting 1,408 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, De Soto is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,547 residents per square mile.
📰 De Soto News Today
- De Soto, Ill. man now charged with murder after juvenile dies from attack, state’s attorney says KFVS12 · May 14
- De Soto Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- De Soto suspect facing murder charge following juvenile’s death kbsi23.com · May 18
- JCSO: De Soto man faces attempted murder charges following domestic disturbance Southern Illinoisan · May 14
- 8-year-old boy killed in alleged domestic violence incident buried in Lincoln KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jun 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes De Soto Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named De Soto — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in De Soto
- Airport Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mystic Willow · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in De Soto
- De Soto - Recreation Complex reviews ★
- De Soto City Park reviews ★
- Senior Citizens Park & Gazebo reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in De Soto
- DeSoto Elementary School
- TCSE-DESOTO ELEM
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,408
Rank in state#555 of 1,294
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density1,547/sq mi
Coordinates37.8157, -89.2270